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A free Afro movement class, a psychedelic concert at the Pearl and a weekend-long Pride festival plus more.
Here’s your weekly roundup of the top events in the city, including art exhibitions, local theatre, restaurant openings, concerts, film, markets and other to-dos we think you’ll love. If you have a Vancouver event you’d like to submit for consideration, add it to our ongoing Vancouver events calendar here!
It’s a free, all-ages outdoor party in historic Paueru Gai with tasty Japanese cuisine, crafts, activities (including a sumo tournament and martial arts lessons!) and highlights like the documentary Between Pictures: The Lens of Tamio Wakayama and music by Ryuho Shakuhachi Kai and Kotojiro.
When: August 3-4 Where: Paueru Gai Cost: Free More info: powellstreetfestival.com
Don’t mind a public sweatfest? Join Fitness World‘s free MSINGI class, Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. all summer long. Sweat it out to Afro beats while a cruise ship full of tourists thinks you’re part of the local entertainment.
When: July 30 Where: Canada Place North Cost: Free More info: eventbrite.ca
Go on a cosmic trip sans mushrooms with JJUUJJUU at the Pearl. With vibrant lights, pulsating psychedelic beats and a trippy soundscape, you’ll take off on an auditory journey where the dance floor is your shaman.
When: August 1 Where: The Pearl Cost: $20 More info: thepearlvancouver.com
Follow the rainbow brick road to kick off Vancouver Pride Month at Gastown’s Pride Kickoff Party with live music, drag shows and dancing in the streets with performances by TIKA, Bluee Joy Drag Show and the Bradly/Josh Band. Happy Pride!
When: August 1 Where: Maple Tree Square Cost: Free More info: gastown.org/event/pride
Pride is here, and The Birdhouse’s biggest festival is the place to be! Over three fun and pride-filled days, choose from nine vibrant events like Boys Boys Boys Pride, Le Hangover, Ricecake: Sweat and Rhythm of the Night. Spread across The Birdhouse and Granville Island’s Under the Bridge, it’s non-stop, inclusive fun that will keep you dancing all Pride weekend long.
When: August 2-4 Where: The Birdhouse Cost: Varies More info: eventbrite.com
Kerri Donaldson is an assistant editor for Vancouver magazine (and sister mag Western Living) and covers arts and culture, including VanMag’s So Fun City. She’s also a comedian and will proudly overthink almost everything for your benefit. Send her pitches or riff bits at [email protected]
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